Saturday, March 15, 2014

Put Gettysburg on your "Bucket List"

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History buffs and those interested in the Civil War should visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania because of the important role it played in American history. And history is around every corner there – so embrace it.

Gettysburg
Museum and Visitors Center

Your first stop should be the Gettysburg Museum andVisitors Center to plan your visit, and to get an in-depth background of the
battle. View the film, “A New Birth of Freedom,” narrated by Morgan Freeman.

A small portion of the Cyclorama Painting

Then see the historic wraparound Cyclorama Painting where an audio show explains the
battle of “Pickett’s Charge” in great detail.

Gettysburg National Military Park

Travel the
arena where the three-day battle and President Abraham’s famous Gettysburg
Address took place. You may purchase a self-guided audio tour, or arrange for a
paid guided tour at the museum. Several commercial bus companies offer tours
with an onboard guide.

In 1776, the Reverend Alexander Dobbin built his new
home the same year the founding fathers built a new nation. Now listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, the colonial building has been transformed
into an elegant eatery that’s a consistent winner of Mobil Guide’s highest
rating. There’s a bit of whimsy in the second floor dining room as some diners
get to eat within a canopied bed.

The house also played an important role in 19th
century America. It served as a station on the Underground Railroad. Hidden
among the rafters is a secret hiding place for runaway slaves on their way to
freedom. You can see it as you climb a narrow staircase to the small museum
located in the attic.

Gettysburg’s newest museum is located in the former
Lutheran Seminary that served as a Civil War field hospital. State-of-the-art
exhibitions explore 19th century medicine, faith and race relations. The realistic
life-size dioramas almost come to life as they depict the many human aspects of
wartime Gettysburg.

Fairfield
Inn

As one of the five oldest continuously operating
inns in the US, the Fairfield Inn (constructed in 1757) has seen its share of
VIP guests for over 200 years. Luminaries such as Patrick Henry, Robert E. Lee,
Eddie Plank, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Jean Stapleton have slept
there. With only six rooms/suites, guests enjoy modern amenities alongside
antique furnishings.

Twentieth
century history here. This casual café is dedicated to a
local sports hero, Eddie Plank, who played professional baseball during the
early 1900s. Plank was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. Photos
of Plank and baseball memorabilia are on display. The restaurant features
lunch, dinner, carry-out service and happy hour.

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I became interested in travel as I studied art history. I wanted to view the wonderful paintings, sculpture and architecture in person. As I did so, I discovered the people and their lifestyles which intrigued me. I've continued to travel and have gone beyond the borders of Western art. Travel, foreign and domestic, has enriched my life and has broadened my perspective.